Pakistan will have 66% of Middle Class Population by 2030

66% of Pakistan’s population will constitute of Middle class by 2030. This statistic was provided by panelists part of a conference organized at the Urban Institute in Washington Dc. The topic of the conference was Pakistan’s growing middle class. In 90 minutes of discussion, it was concluded that Pakistan’s middle class will rise up to 66% by 2030.

War against terrorism in Pakistan was highlighted. TTP came in to being ten years ago and since then a battle has been going on between Pakistan military and extremist Muslims. Blood was split, security personnel’s died and citizens suffered. Also a movement for judiciary launched in Pakistan that weakened the military ruler of the time. These movements and sacrifices will start a change movement in Pakistan as the middle-class increases.

In Pakistan urban middle class in growing, judiciary and military are getting empowered. Now global history proves that when the middle class gets strong and together they start demanding their rights. They want better-improved service and governance.

What will happen when the ratio of the middle class in Pakistan will increase?

Demand for better service and governance

Seek better schools, hospitals, public transport and air to breathe in

Solution for water crisis forced upon by the middle class

May or may not lead to a better democratic dispensation in terms of liberalism and pluralism as that will depend on the quality of the new leadership that comes forth

If the people in power adopt the situation and stop misusing their power, they might survive. But if things go as it seems, the power game is going to end soon in Pakistan and Pakistan’s social and economic situation will improve.